Tool & Wax Die Maintenance Tech
About The Position
Howmet Engine Systems is seeking an experienced Tool & Wax Die Maintenance Tech to join its team in Hampton, Virginia. The role fabricates and repairs wax injection molds, metalworking dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists’ hand tools. The technician analyzes specifications, determines materials and machine operations, machines and assembles parts, and inspects dies and tools. The position requires flexibility to work any shift, including second, third, and weekend shifts. The anticipated pay range is $70,000–$80,000 per year, with the rate determined by factors including experience, education, and certifications.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
- At least 5 years of toolmaker, CNC programming, and injection die/mold maintenance experience and/or training.
- Ability to read and follow work instructions and record data manually or by computer.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to inspect, troubleshoot, and service injection dies and molds.
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to machine parts to tight tolerances.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts including plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
- Ability to set up, program, and operate CNC machines.
- Ability to create CAD models and drawings for use with CAM software.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire. Visa sponsorship is unavailable. Employment offers are conditioned on the applicant’s ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.
Responsibilities
- Read and follow work instructions and record data manually or by computer as required.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and service injection dies and molds.
- Review blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions to determine materials and machines needed to fabricate parts.
- Compute dimensions, plan layouts, and determine assembly methods and sequences of operations.
- Measure, mark, and scribe metal stock for machining.
- Set up and operate machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, and grinders, and verify that machined parts conform to specifications.
- Lift machined parts and position and secure them on a surface plate or worktable.
- Smooth flat and contoured surfaces and fit and assemble parts into assemblies and mechanisms.
- Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances.
- Heat-treat tools or parts.
- Examine new or previously used dies, tools, jigs, and fixtures and recommend design modifications regarding construction and function.
- Develop specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draw or sketch product designs.
- Comply with company attendance policies and guidelines, including regular attendance and occasional overtime.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
